HeyRuaHow to say “conjugation” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchuingiú
- English:
- conjugation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- comhchuingigh, to conjugate (ag comhchuingiú, conjugating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khwing-ee-oo” /ˈkoːxɪŋʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- comhchuingithe, an chomhchuingithe (e.g. próiseas an chomhchuingithe, the process of conjugation)
What does “comhchuingiú” mean?
- conjugation
- In chemistry and science, the joining or linking together of parts, such as alternating bonds in a molecule; it is the verbal noun of the verb comhchuingigh.Also: conjugating, coupling, joining together.
“Comhchuingiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, comhchuingiú means conjugating: it is the verbal noun of the verb comhchuingigh (to conjugate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Comhchuingiú” with the article
Here is comhchuingiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Comhchuingiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchuingiú, the Irish word for conjugation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Conjugation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conjugation?
The Irish for conjugation is comhchuingiú (pronounced “KOH-khwing-ee-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce comhchuingiú in Irish?
Comhchuingiú is said like “KOH-khwing-ee-oo” (IPA /ˈkoːxɪŋʲuː/).
Does comhchuingiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for comhchuingiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does comhchuingiú change to chomhchuingiú or gcomhchuingiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchuingiú becomes mo chomhchuingiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchuingiú (eclipsis).
Is comhchuingiú used for conjugating verbs in grammar?
No, verb conjugation in grammar is réimniú; comhchuingiú is the scientific term, used in chemistry and biology.
